Directions for preserving fruit in Squire's Patent Fruit Jar.
New York: [printed by] A. Penfield, [circa 1865]. Unfolded booklet (13 x 22.5 cm.), [6] pages (when folded). John B. Barlett’s business was located at 69 Murray Street, New York, where he distributed the Squire’s Patent Fruit Jar. “The GREAT SECRET in preserving fruit lies in thoroughly expelling the oxygen, and safely sealing therefrom". The Squire’s Jars used a combination rubber band and cork to achieve this. The cover illustration.....